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On April 18, it's time to show your appreciation for the hardworking linemen out there with National Lineman Appreciation Day! This special day was created in 2004 to pay tribute to those who work tirelessly in all kinds of weather conditions and hazardous locations. It's also a great way to recognize their commitment and dedication that keeps us connected.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Lineman Careers</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 19th century, the profession of linemen originated with the development of the telegraph, which required experts to maintain and repair the lines.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1889</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Lineman School</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first electrical linemen training program was established in Chicago, offering education to workers on safety and technical operations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Union Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) was formed to protect the rights and safety of linemen and other electrical workers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Standard Safety Regulations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created, setting standards for workplace safety and health, including lineman professions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Lineman Appreciation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>First observation of National Lineman Appreciation Day, paying tribute to the hardworking linemen who maintain our electric power infrastructure.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Post a tribute</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share a post on social media to show your appreciation for the hard work of linemen. Include some facts about the importance of linemen and their work.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a card</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a thank you note or send a card to express your gratitude to the linemen in your community. Let them know how much you appreciate all they do.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an appreciation dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite the linemen in your community over for dinner as a way to show your appreciation. You could even ask local businesses to donate food or supplies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser such as a car wash or bake sale and donate the proceeds to support the lineman's union or other related charities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create something special</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make something special like a handcrafted item, artwork, or photo album in honor of your local linemen. Give it to them with a heartfelt message of thanks.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Recognizing linemen’s hard work</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Linemen are some of the most skilled and hardworking individuals in the construction industry. They play a crucial role in keeping our electricity running smoothly and ensuring that we have access to safe, reliable power. National Lineman Appreciation Day is a great way for us to recognize their hard work and dedication.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Acknowledging linemen's danger</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Being a lineman comes with significant risks - they can often be exposed to dangerous conditions, hazardous equipment, and extreme weather. So it's important that we take time to show them how much we value their dedication and courage in the face of these risks!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supporting linemen careers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Lineman Appreciation Day can be a great way to create awareness about these vital jobs and promote career opportunities for people who want to become linemen. It helps build appreciation for these positions among the public, which can help encourage more people to pursue them as viable career options!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lineman is one of the most hazardous jobs in America</h3><p class='facts-content'>The lineman profession is regularly listed as one of the top ten most dangerous jobs in the U.S., given their exposure to high voltage electricity, heights, and harsh weather conditions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The highest point in North America has been wired by a lineman</h3><p class='facts-content'>A lineman wired the highest structure ever erected by humans in North America - a 2,063 foot television-transmission tower in North Dakota.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The bucket truck has not always been around</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before the development of the bucket truck in the mid-20th century, linemen had to climb poles using only a set of metal spikes and a belt, making their job more exhausting and more dangerous.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linemen use an array of specialized tools to ensure our power stays on</h3><p class='facts-content'>Linemen use a variety of equipment such as wire tongs, ammeters, dynamometers and hot sticks (tools used to work live lines) to install, maintain, and repair power lines and systems.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Linemen are essential in disaster responses</h3><p class='facts-content'>When natural disasters strike and power systems are down, it is linemen who are usually among the first on the scene, working tirelessly to restore electricity and help communities start rebuilding.</p></div></div>
National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 18 every year. In 2024 National Lineman Appreciation Day will occur on a Thursday.
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